Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs Abadi Saga

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Abadi Saga

Zimaya

4.2829 votes

Rank #14,256 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abadi Saga takes 3 of 5 categories.

Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Abadi Saga
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Whiplash2/5

Abadi Saga3/5

Ratings & consensus: Abadi Saga
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whiplash
Sillage & projection: Whiplash
Value for money: Abadi Saga
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abadi Saga

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

WhiplashEx Nihilo

Abadi SagaZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

4.28/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 70%

Category winnerAbadi SagaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

24%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

66%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityWhiplash

SillageWhiplash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value89

Category winnerAbadi SagaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

OrangePepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerRoseCardamom

Base8-12 hrs

AmbretteAkigalawoodPatchouli

Top

Orange BlossomBlack CurrantBergamotClove

Heart

CardamomCinnamonGingerPatchouliRose

Base

TonkaPepperOakmossSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Ginger and Rose. Durations are only published for Whiplash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer100

Fall90

Winter55

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAbadi SagaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Whiplash is a lively woody spicy fragrance that pulls off an unexpected trick on your skin. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange, juicy mandarin, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a kick of black pepper. Soon, the tart citrus softens as warm ginger and aromatic cardamom blend with a smooth touch of…

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Abadi Saga opens with sharp bergamot, dark black currant, and warm clove before settling into a heart of ginger, cinnamon, and patchouli. A smooth sandalwood and tonka base keeps the spiced fruits grounded on skin. It offers a fresh yet dark spicy profile built for crisp spring mornings and casual evening wear.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whiplash or Abadi Saga?

Abadi Saga takes 3 of 5 categories. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Abadi Saga is rated 4.28/5 from 29 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Abadi Saga for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or Abadi Saga?

Whiplash lasts longest (Whiplash 78/100, Abadi Saga 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or Abadi Saga?

Whiplash projects furthest (Whiplash 67/100, Abadi Saga 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whiplash and Abadi Saga smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Ginger and Rose.

Is Whiplash or Abadi Saga better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear; Abadi Saga suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and Abadi Saga?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. Abadi Saga has top notes of Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Bergamot and Clove, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Patchouli, a base of Tonka, Pepper, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.